Some new little somethings I have been working on!

They were hard to take pictures of, I can't imagine what it would be like to take care of them. But aren't they adorable?!?

Still got a lot of pics to edit, but wanted to post a few.

Really? On a night John isn't home!

I could hear Deeken coming out of his room in the middle of the night, so I got up to cut him off. When he said, "mom, I've got a runny nose and can't get it to stop. So I take him into the bathroom to help him, turn on the light and HELLO!

I have NEVER had a bloody nose, at least not anything worth remembering. This made me a little nervous. I called John. He was quite surprised to get a call in the middle of the night, but was already up doing something medical, so he decided to humor his nervous wife and give her the basics in how to stop a bloody nose. Hope it doesn't happen again!

Rach's little man turns two!

My good friend from High School's little guy was turning two, so she had me snap a few quick pictures for his announcement! They turned out pretty cute, even if getting him to smile was like pulling teeth!

I know this is adorable, but I didn't make it. I did take the pics though. You can go here if you want to see more.

Content to not be a drama queen or paparazzi

Happy 4th of July!

(I am kind of glad this 3rd/4th of July is over.)

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

We started the day at a neighborhood breakfast at John's brothers house, No pics. It was fun, I am so glad they live so close to us.

Next we hit the fourth of July parade. Thanks to Brett and Chelle Markham, we actually got some decent seats with shade. It was a lot of fun to watch the kids enjoy it so much.

We headed out a few minutes early, to avoid the traffic, but still caught lots of necklaces from Taco Time, and Ties from Missionary Mall (only in Utah). Traffic is one thing I hate about the fourth of July, I don't like feeling like I can't get out. We had a lot to accomplish before Noah's baptism.

When we got home, we found out this little beauty, was coming back to haunt me. Just before I sent these out, I noticed I had accidentally put the 5th on this one. So I tried to make sure I sent all of this particular one to people out of state, who wouldn't be able to make it. Well, like classic Amy I screwed up, and caused some family stress about making it to the baptism. Which with my stress and tension sent me into a bit of a tail spin. John warned me, he told me the weeks leading up to Noah's baptism were going to be stressful and full of trials. He felt strongly that Noah was a special spirit and that Satan was going to make it very hard for us to enjoy this time. He succeeded. I had kept it together pretty well until this, but... lets just say my husband stepped up in major ways. I love him so much!

I was unprepared for how little time I would get to take pics of Noah. So these pics are not that great, and I will just have to enjoy the ones I took for his announcements. ADVICE to Moms of 8 year olds getting baptized....GET THERE EARLY AND GET THE PICS BEFORE EVERYTHING STARTS!

Noah was so excited! In the end that was all that really mattered! Noah did a wonderful job and gave a beautiful blessing when he confirmed Noah a member of the church and gave him the GIFT of the HOlY GHOST. I am so blessed to have such honorable men in my life.

When it was over, we partied at my parents!

The two witnesses! LOvE our DADS!

Family Picture the next day after Church

Really are there cuter kids? Love my babies!

Look who is up next! So happy I have two years to prepare! Better get started now!

Baptism

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

Today Noah makes a very important decision on his journey to becoming a follower of Christ. His father and I could not be more proud of him. By being baptized he will promise to keep the commandments, to always remember the Savior and to take upon him the name of Christ. Noah is already such a good example(in most things, and most times), to his siblings. We testify that he will be baptized by the priesthood authority of God into Christ's true church. Noah is excited to be baptized and already is looking forward to his next step, holding the priesthood(age 12). We love him so much, and can't believe our little Chief Captain is old enough to be baptized.

I loved taking these pictures of Noah. He is such a handsome little man. If you want to see the others I shot, you can go HERE.

Noah's Birthday

Happy Birthday NOAH!

If you don't know, I am not a party planner. Dread them. I just can't seem to pull it together long enough to concentrate on what I need to accomplish to have them be a success. To some people it comes easy, like my sister-in-law Melissa...perfect parties to the T. But me, not so much. Anyway, I am not big on doing parties especially for kids I don't even know. We decided to do a bigger party with cousins and smaller with some close friends.

Noah took all of his cousins in Utah to Karate Kid. It seemed to be an easy enough thing to do...but the theater didn't get the times out until two days before. Even a call to them couldn't get a specific time, so no invitations went out, but my good family, knows how unprepared I am and pulled through for Noah.

We went and had pizza and cake and Ice cream at a park after. Very casual, but everyone seemed to do ok, even though I forgot matches for the cake and napkins. Smile and wave boys, smile and wave.

The next day(actual on his birthday) he took three friends to Classic Fun Center. They all seemed to have a great time, and with just a quick creamie after, I felt like I got off pretty easy. I read a book most of the time...doesn't mean I didn't stress over it before. No invitations for this either, just understanding friends. I think overall, Noah felt this birthday to be a big success.

He probably would have loved his birthday if he had just gotten this. It is a triple combination with his name inscribed on it. He has wanted one forever. It just made him so happy. I should have just stuck with this and forgotten the parties and the stress.

Happy 8th Birthday Noah!

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Number: 14, it's my lucky number

Favorite Drink: Cream Soda

Favorite food: Watermelon and Cantaloupe

Favorite game: DS

Favorite animal: Horse

Favorite Song: I am a Child of God

Favorite TV Show: Penguins of Madagascar

Favorite Movie: Karate Kid

I feel sad when: no one can play

I Feel Mad when: Micah does stuff mom asks me to do

I feel proud when: we are undefeated at baseball

I feel scared when: I am in the dark

I like it when my friends: can play

I like it when my teacher: takes me on field trips

I like it when I: get to go to a party

In the summer I: get to run through the sprinklers

At school I: like PE

I am good at: Baseball and Basketball

I wish I could: Fly

I am special because: I am the only me

What makes you laugh: when mommy tickles me

If you were a parent for a day, which rule would you get rid of: cleaning the house, unless it smelled really stinky

What do you want to do when you grow up: work with dolphins

Do you think it would be hard to be a mom or dad: Yes

Why: Because all the kids disobey you

If you could have a magical power what would it be: to turn into anything, even invisible

What is the best thing about being 8: getting baptized

What is the best thing about being you? I'm tall for my size, I'm really skinny...makes mom crazy cuz she can't find pants my size.